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Trivia Night Great Success!

St Louis, Mo. - February 26, 2011 - Seven Holy Founders

Saturday, February 26 - Third Annual Trivia Night.

Once again SMRC has broken our attendance record at this year’s Trivia Night. We would like to thank all those that helped support our Trivia Night and attended this year. This year our Trivia Night Master Leah organized another great success and we all owe her a big THANK YOU for her hard work. Thanks you to Paul for his great job with the MC duties this year and many thanks to all our members who worked or participated in this fun event. The SMRC Trivia Night has been earning a reputation as a trivia night not to miss with a full evening of trivia, beer, popcorn, hilarity and hi-jinks making a fun evening for all attendees. Hope everyone had a great time and we will see you next year! more photos here... Photo: Holy Founders Church Basement 2011 Trivia Night.

 

 

Spring Season Practice Starts February 16, 2011

St Louis, Mo. - February 16, 2011 - Carondelet Park

February 16, 2011will be the first practice of the Fall Season. Practice is held at Carondelet Park at 6:30pm and will continue for two weeks at the Carondelet facilities on the soccer/ball fields next to the YMCA. New players are encouraged to join us at practice no experience necessary; for more information email: smrc@sundaymorningrugby.com. or walk on at practice. After a very successful winter training program with many new players SMRC looks to improve over the next season. Spring Season Schedule has been set. (Please note practice is starting at Carondelete Park but practice may continue to be at Marquette Park later in the year so please check with us for practice location.) Photo: SMRC vs Royals Fall 2010

 

 

Sunday Morning Rugby Club Third Annual Trivia Night

St Louis, Mo. - February 26, 2011 - Seven Holy Founders

Please mark your calendar for Saturday, February 26 for our Third Annual Trivia Night. This event continues to grow every year and is sure to be a packed house this year so get a team in early. The venue once again will be at Seven Holy Founders in Affton. 8 people per table/$160 per table ($20/person). This will include Trivia, Beer, Soft drinks, and Popcorn for the evening. There will be a raffle, 50/50, mulligans, heads or tails and /or other events planned for the eveninig. Please make plans to attend what is sure to be a fun evening. More details to follow. Mark your calendar!!! Photo: Trivia Night 2010 (yes the year says 2004 but that is because people don't know how to set the dates on their cameras)

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Sunday Morning Rugby Winter Training

St Louis, Mo. - December 27 - February 8, 2011 7:00 PM - St. Johns on Delor

I am sure by the time most of you read this you will have gorged on Christmas dinner. So, a reminder, winter training starts this Monday nights at St. John's gym 7:00pm. You will need to bring indoor shoes, towel, pen, and notebook. We will be tracking progress through the winter. December 27, 2010 - February 8, 2011 7:00 PM - St. Johns on Delor. We are always looking for new players! We enjoy introducing new players the sport of Rugby so no experience is needed. If you are interested in our team please contact us for more information. New Players are welcome to show up for winter training. PHOTO: Big AL

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Sunday Morning Rugby Teams First Annual Washer Tournament

St Louis, Mo. - October 17, 2010 9:00 AM - Clubhouse

Sunday Morning Rubgy Team announces it's First Annual Washer Tournament to be held at the SMRC Clubhouse... 4526 Gravois Rd. St. Louis Mo 63116 (Gravois and Taff the building with the billboard on top of it). Oct 17, 2010. Registration will begin at 9:00 am. First matches will begin at 10:00 am. We are excepting only the first 50 teams so sign up early. The tournament will be setup as a double elimination format. Tournament costs are $40.00 per team or $20.00 per person if you want to show up single and have a blind draw for a partner. Beer (Schlafly and AB products), soft drinks, and food will be provided free for tournament participants until the championship match is concluded. Awards: 1st place - $100.00, 2nd place - $70.00, 3rd place - gets entry fee back. Any question feel free to contact Brian F. at washers@sundaymorningrugby.com.

 

 

Matches Begin - SMRC Fall 2010 Season 2-0 Start

St Louis, Mo. - September, 2010

Sunday Morning Rugby Club starts the Fall 2010 Season with two wins. A win against Wash. Unv. in a freindly match and our first Cup Match win of the Season against the new Club in the League, Franklin County RFC. You can find the Fall Season Schedule schedule here with write ups on the matches that have been played. Old Boys and Fans are encouraged to get out and support the Sunday Morning Rugby Club! Make sure you wear your SMRC gear! Practice is held at Marquette Park at 6:30pm and will continue through the season on Wednesday nights. New players are encouraged to join us at practice no experience necessary or for more information email: smrc@sundaymorningrugby.com. Photo: SMRC at Clevland Feild.

 

 

SMRC Fall 2010 Season Announced - New Players Always Welcome

Marquette Park - August 18, 2010 - 6:30pm

August 18, 2010 will be the first practice of the Fall Season. Practice is held at Marquette Park at 6:30pm and will continue through the season on Wednesday nights. New players are encouraged to join us at practice no experience necessary or for more information email: smrc@sundaymorningrugby.com. Ending the Spring Season with several wins the SMRC Club is set to have a strong Fall Season... with the continued growth of young talent from last two years and the core veteran players Coach Wenger is looking to take the team to a higher competative level. Fall Season Schedule has been set. Photo: SMRC vs Principia at Principia Spring 2010

 

 

Argentina!

August 1, 2010 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club returns from its fifth world tour in ten years. Sunday Morning Rugby Club traveled to Argentina with nineteen players and friends spending 10 days traveling and exploring Buenos Aires, Argentina and the surrounding area. All had a great time in visiting Argentina! Three rugby matches were played against three separate Argentine Rugby Clubs. Sunday Morning Rugby Club posted its first international win on this exciting trip. We would like to give thanks to Centro Naval RC and VARBA for playing and hosting our team. We would like to give a special thank you to Monte Grande Rugby Club for a tremendous day including a rainy rugby match and a great evening of hosting. The truly gave us a grand Argentina welcome and a day and evening to remember. Buenos Aires boasts of over one hundred rugby teams and children learn to play rugby starting at the age of eight. So it was a great place to experience rugby! SMRC World Travels the last ten years have included, 2001 Wales, 2003 Jamaica, 2006 Spain, 2008 Ireland, and now 2010 Argentina. We will be adding Germany to our list of travels in 2012. Go here for more on the Argentina Trip! Go here for photos of the Argentina Trip!

Photo: SMRC and Monte Grande Rugby Club Group photo.

 

 

Success Again!

20th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament

June 26, 2010 - Cahokia, IL

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club wishes to THANK all those that participated and donated to the 20 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament held Saturday June 26th, 2010 - 1:15 pm start at Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course.

The event, a four-man scramble is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate and in memory of all teamates who have past. This years proceeds will go to the Bevo Food Pantry and the Sunday Morning Rugby Club Scholarship Fund.

The event is always followed by a reception at the SMRC Clubhouse. Thank you again for all the Golfers, Corporate Sponsors, Private Sponsors, and all the workers that continued on the great tradtion of this Golf Tournament and what it stands for. THANK YOU ALL!!!

Download Brochure here... Tournament Page and History Here... Photo: Golf Group 2010. More photos of tournament here...

 

SMRC Ends Spring Season with 4 Wins!

June 1, 2010 - St. Louis, Mo

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club ended the 2010 Spring season on a high note. After a match held at Principia College on a beautiful sunny day the team extended its winning streak to four in a row. The season started out playing some of the toughest teams in the league in cup matches that were played well but the team still needed experience, fine tuning, and conditioning as it seemed to run out of steam in the late second halfs of matches. Starting last season with many rookies playing experience was a key goal to improving this season. As the season wore on the team began to gain that much needed experience and a commitment by the players to work on conditioning began to pay off the second half of the season. SMRC started showing its growth and winning matches. The Coaches hope to carry this experience and commitment to conditioning into the Fall Season. We are always looking for new players! We enjoy introducing new players the sport of Rugby so no experience is needed. If you are interested in our team please contact us for more information. smrc@sundaymorningrugby.com Spring 2010 Match Reports. Photo: SMRC vs Peoria Spring 2010

 

 

20th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club is pleased to announce the 20 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Saturday June 26th, 2010 - 1:15 pm start at Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course.

The event, a four-man scramble is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate and in memory of all teamates who have past.

Dear Sponsors and Golfers,

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club is pleased to announce the 20 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Saturday June 26th, 2010 at Prairies of Cahokia!

This years proceeds will go to the Bevo Food Pantry and the Sunday Morning Rugby Club Scholarship Fund.

As in previous years, we are in need of items to be used as attendance prizes for the tournament, which draws over 140 golfers each year. Any donation, such as gift certificates, golf products, promotional items, sporting tickets and other fun items, would greatly enhance our efforts. You may also purchase an executive sponsorship for $100 per hole, which includes a sign showing your support at the sponsored hole.

Please accept our sincerest thanks for your generous assistance this year and in all previous years. Without your help, our tournament could not continue to be the success it has been for the past sixteen years. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Dennis at 314-342-3488.

Sincerely,

The Golf Committee

PLEASE FORWARD ANY DONATION TO: Dennis P. Connelly - c/o Peabody Energy -701 Market St., Suite 700 - St. Louis, MO 63101

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Dennis at 314-342-3488. Dennis P. Connelly - Tournament Director

Download Brochure here to sign up for Tournament... Tournament Page and History Here...

To Sign up online for Golf Tournament and pay with Pay Pal please click on this link.

Photo: Golf Group 2009. More photos of past tournaments here...

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMRC Spring 2010 Season Announced - New Players Always Welcome

Marquette Park - February 10, 2010 - 6:30pm

February 10, 2010 will be the first practice of the Spring season and a mandatory meeting for all team players will be held at the Clubhouse after practice. Practice is held at Marquette Park at 6:30pm and will continue through the season on Wednesday nights. New players are encouraged to join us at practice no experience necessary or for more information email: smrc@sundaymorningrugby.com. Comming off the end of the Fall Season with several wins the SMRC Club is set to have a strong Spring Season... with the addition of young talent from last two seasons and the core veteran players Coach Wenger is looking to continue to build a competetive team. Spring Season Schedule has been set. Photo: SMRC vs Rowdies at Marquette Park Fall 2009

 

 

Trivia Night Announced

2nd Annual Sunday Morning Rugby Club Trivia Night

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club will hold its 2nd Annual Trivia night Saturday February 27, 2010 at 7:00pm. The size of the Trivia Tournament having been such a great success has already out grown its old location and will be held this year at Seven Holy Founders 6741 Rock Hill Road, St. Louis, Mo. 62123. There will be 8 players to a table at a cost of $20 per player ($160 per table). This will include Trivia, Beer, Soft drinks, and popcorn for the evening. There will be a raffle, 50/50, mulligans, heads or tails and other events planned for the eveninig. Please make plans to attend what is sure to be a fun evening. More details will be added soon... Go to Trivia Page here... For more information trivia@sundaymorningrugby.com. Trivia Night Flier - Register Form Download here. Pay Online here... (payment online will be $165 to help cover the cost of PayPal. Thank you!) Photo: Trivia Logo

 

 

New Team Jerseys!

November, 2009 New Team Jerseys have arrived.

The Sunday Morning Rugby Team is sporting new rugby uniforms. With the help of our sponsors Schlafly Beer, Mogul Realty, Guardian Insurance Group, Panache Plus and a few team fund raisers worked by team players and club members, we were able to purchase a new set of rugby jerseys. We also expanded the uniform to include rugby shorts with our logo imbroidered on them, warmup t-shirt, and socks. Starting this year with the payment of team dues each player will receive rugby shorts with logo, warmup t-shirt, and socks. Matching Coaching jerseys with reverse colors were also purchased for match days so the coaching staff will be easily recognizable. A big thank you to our Sponsors and all those who participated to make this purchase possible. More photos found here...   PHOTO: New Official SMRC jerseys and match day uniforms.

 

 

Good Turn Out for Old Boys Match

Sunday - October 18, 2009 Old Boys Match - SMRC Old Boys vs Macoupin County Rugby Club Mercenaries (Retired)

The Old Boys of Black and Grey (Macoupin County Mercenaries Rugby Football Club) turned out a respectable side with a little help from a few Rowdies Old Boys to take on the SMRC Old Boys. An old style rugby match was played with hard hitting, hard running, and a little bit of smack talk thrown in just for fun. Macoupin played their hard tackling style we all remembered while Sunday Morning gave as good as they got as the match was toe to toe for the first half. Both sides played a hard fought match with Sunday Morning ending up on top to win the match with a broken play try scored towards the end of the second half. Player's ages ranged from 35 to 60 years old and a safe match was played with no injuries. Congratulations to Doug G. who celebrated is 25 consecutive year of playing rugby, having played 10 years with Macoupin Mercenaries and for the last 15 years playing for Sunday Morning Rugby Club. The afternoon was ended with everyone returning back to the Sunday Morning Rugby Clubhouse for food, refreshments, and stories of "what great rugby players we all use to be". Thank you to all the fans who came to cheer on the Old Boys match (we had a great crowd) and to everyone who participated and help organize this event and helped make it a success. Special thank you to Macoupin County Rugby Football Club and Rowdies Rugby Club for their participation. Photos from the day found here.   PHOTO: Players who participated in the Old Boys Match.

 

Old Boys Match Scheduled October 18, 2009

Sunday - October 18, 2009 Old Boys Match - SMRC Old Boys vs Macoupin County Rugby Club Mercenaries (Retired)

Break out the boots and shorts an old boys match will be held October 18, after the Sunday Morning Rugby vs Scott Rowdies cup match. The Cup match will be played at 1:00 pm at Marquette Park and the Old Boys match will follow. So come out and cheer the new SMRC team and then get geared up to play a match. The Old Boys from Macoupin County Rugby Club (Mercenaries) have accepted an invitation to play a match against SMRC Old Boys. At this time it looks like the Old Macoupin Boys will be able to side a team (including some original members) and they look forward to playing the match and then reminiscing about the old days. Scott Rowdies Old Boys have also been invited to help fill out the sides if needed. All Old Boys are asked to attend, even if you have to sit out the match, so we can get together with some old teammates and adversaries and to brag how good we use to be. Food and BEER will be served after the match at the Club House as always. It has been a few years since we have had an Old Boys Match so don’t miss this opportunity and let’s make this event a great success. We would like to try and get a head count of Old Boy players who will play and or attend so please shoot me an email letting me (Doug G.) know or contact Leroy M. or Joe K. dgonzo@sundaymorningrugby.com   PHOTO: Macoupin County Rugby Club Logo

 

 

SMRC Fall 2009 Season Announced

August 12, 2009 will be the first practice of the fall season and a mandatory meeting for all team players will be held at the Clubhouse after practice. Practice is held at Marquette Park at 6:30pm and will continue through the season on Wednesday nights. New players are encouraged to join us at practice no experience necessary. With the addition of young talent from last two seasons and the core veteran players Coach Wenger is looking to continue to build a competetive team. Fall Season Schedule has been set. Photo: SMRC at Ruggerfest Spring 2009

 

 

SMRC Ruggers Back From Vegas

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…..Or goes on the internet. On Thursday June 18 th, four courageous Sunday Morning ruggers, 2 wives and 1 unsuspecting girlfriend departed for Sin City. With the excuse of a 7’s tournament and the intention of inebriation they took the city by storm. Rarely has so much money been lost on the quest for drunken glory.

As with all good intentions, we quickly dissolved into debauchery. The Hooter’s “casino” only wishes it had $3 blackjack. We took them on the tables and in the bar. The rest is still blackness, so bear with us…..

Friday found us on top of the world, or halfway up Mt. Charleston. Maybe it was the scenery, maybe it was the beer, but eventually a decision was made that would forever change the lives of Buddha and Becky. The unsuspecting girlfriend quickly found herself trying on rings from the parking lot vendors. After a pre-wedding feast at In and Out Burger and a quick stop by Boot City for proper attire (bolo ties and a fancy shirt) the ceremony at the Graceland Chapel was ready to commence. As of press time the nuptials continue to hold like the bond of a man and his Fatburger. Champagne was drank, congratulations were given and the entire wedding party was turned loose on the town.

For the honeymoon, finding no quarter at the MGM, the happy couple, the Bisters and a svelt Tim, tore off down the strip. While enjoying the action at the luxurious Craps table at Bill’s Gambling Hall, Sean and Tim were propositioned by funny talkers in funny jersyes. After some debating it was agreed that we would don the funny jerseys and partake in the hot, dry action that is the Midnight 7’s tourney. Upon arriving at the tourney, the intrepid warriors were informed that they would be playing for the Country King Browns. The King Browns are a select touring side from Northern Australia and the brave lads from SMRC became their first capped players from North America. After realizing they would be playing in the ACE’s division, the two purple forwards immediately had another beer and prepared for battle. All in all Tim and Sean represented the club well and helped the King Browns to a spirited win over Ft. Collins Flamingoes and a narrow loss to MTC Rugby from London, England. While the tournament may not have ended in a trophy presentation, try telling us, we got the pictures!!!

The remainder of the tour was spent drinking our cares away. The travelers, Tim Hamer, The “new” Morrisons (Jay and Becky), The Owens (DJ and Sara) and the Bisters (Sean and Brittany), returned a little poorer in the pocket but richer in memories. A special thanks goes out the Country King Browns, for the opportunity to represent the Stl on an intercontinental stage. Also thank you to all the wonderful cocktail waitresses that kept our wallets light and livers heavy. PHOTO ABOVE: The Australian Country King Browns, the English MTC Rugby from London, and the SMRC Ruggers Bister and Hammer. More Vegas Photos here...

 

 

 

 

 

19th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club held its 19th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday June 27th, 2009 at Prairies of Cahokia. Over a hundred golfers braved the excessive heat and humidity to make another successful golf tournament.The event, a four-man scramble, with a 1:15 pm shotgun start, is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate. This year with a heat index well over the one hundred degree mark the golfers were kept well supplied in water and gatorade. Many put off the partaking in alcaholic beverages until the evening at the after tournament party. Food and beverages was in abundance for the entire day. Prizes were awarded for placement in four seperate flights, and many more prizes where given away in the raffle drawing later in the evening. An auction was also held which included signed baseballs and photos from Stan Musial and Tony La Russa. The evening ended with live music for entertainment at the after tournament party held at the SMRC club house.

This years proceeds will help to purchase much needed medical equipment for Ryan Manso Zajac of Fairmont City, IL. Ryan is 16 years old and suffers from Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. He has undergone much since being diagnosed at age 7. On June 17 th Ryan underwent a surgery to insert a steel rod in his spine in an attempt to alleviate pressure on his internal organs. Following the surgery Ryan will need a new wheelchair as well as equipment inside of his family’s home to help them get Ryan in and out of bed. These expenses are not covered by insurance. We thank you for your support of Ryan and his family. More information about Ryan and his Family here...

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club Pete Donahue Golf Committee would like to thank all those that help support the tournament this year including the Golfers, Hole Sponsors, Gifts and Donation Sponsors, Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course employees, and all the Volunteers that made this years Golf Tournament a success. Photos of Tournament here... ABOVE PHOTO: One of many teams to brave the heat.

 

 

SMRC Awards Banquet

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club held its Awards Banquet for the Fall to Spring season May 2, 2009 at the Club House. The event was well attended by players, Old Boys, and Freinds of Sunday Morning Rugby Club. The Awards Banquet is an anual event where all club members and significant others are invited to celebrate the completion of another year of rugby and to vote and present the Awards for the past years performances. The Banquet is a formal event and this year was catered by our good freinds at Keetons Double Play who always do a fantastic job. Award winners: Dennis Connley Award winner Andy (awarded for the hard work and dedication to the team and the club), Athletic Supporter winner Sara (awarded for their support of the team over the last year), Forwards MVP winner Sean, Most Improved winner John, Beast Monster winner John (awarded for the hardest hits over the year), Backs MVP winner Jason. Congratulations to all the award recipients! Thank you to everyone who helped organize a great evening! More Photos here... PHOTO: Award Winners Andy, Sara, Sean, John, Jason.